Food Runner (Short term contract)

The role of the Food Runner will be to deliver food and beverages to guests, cleaning the guest tables and also the F&B areas whilst ensuing the quality of food and beverages delivered are of the highest standards

• Assists the kitchen and service staff as needed to maintain the highest level of food quality, presentation, and timing to optimize guests dining experience.
• Delivers food and beverage orders to guests within the Pavilion in a timely manner.
• Ensures that silver and crockery stock control is properly stocked and inspected prior to service
• Ensures that table presentation is correctly maintained according to restaurant specific standards.
• Assists the Waiters as needed before and during service whilst performing closing duties as required.
• Maintain the mis-en-place station ensuring it is correctly set up and clean at all times.
• Provide friendly, excellent customer and food and beverage service to guests at all times.
• Provide as a strong link between kitchen and service areas
• Communicate clearly, professionally and concisely to both customers and the Pavilion team
• Responds to customers’ requests promptly and manages their expectations accordingly
• Carry our any other duties as instructed by the shift Supervisor/senior

Skills - Technical

Must have basic computer skills

Skills - Hard

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (UAE accreditation)

Basic Health & Safety Awareness

Safe manual handling techniques

Solid Understanding of both the company/client policies and procedures

Occupational Health Card (UAE accreditation)

Skills - Soft

Must have a strong comprehension of English

Must have strong English-speaking skills

Must have strong interpersonal skills

Must hold strong customer service skills

Must be a strong team player

Must be able to build rapport with the customer

Must be able to anticipate the needs of the customer

Must be energetic and enthusiastic

Must have excellent hygiene and grooming standards

Must have the ability to deal with different customers

Must have the ability to work under pressure and solve problems